The Saudi oil pipeline that runs from the Abqaiq oil field in the Persian Gulf to Yanbu on the Red Sea has been attacked by drones, according to Bloomberg. The pipeline is one of two major routes for oil to exit the country without going through the Strait of Hormuz.
According to Bloomberg, a pumping station has been hit by drones, but the extent of the damage is unclear. The pipeline is 1,200 kilometers long and is said to be able to deliver around five million barrels of oil a day.
At the same time, Saudi Arabia says it supports the ceasefire.
“The Kingdom hopes that the ceasefire represents an opportunity to achieve a comprehensive and sustainable de-escalation that improves security in the region, and that there are no more attacks that undermine the sovereignty, security and stability of the countries of the region,” the Saudi Foreign Ministry announced.
"The United Arab Emirates emerges victorious from a war we fervently tried to avoid," writes presidential advisor Anwar Gargash on X.
However, the UAE accuses Iran of firing 17 missiles and 35 drones since the clash on the night between Tuesday and Wednesday.
In Iraq, near the border with Kuwait, there was a deadly strike shortly before the ceasefire was announced. During the night and the following morning, there were a number of attacks from Iran across the Persian Gulf, including in Abu Dhabi and Bahrain.
